Silviculture Survey Forester

Strategic Natural Resource Consultants Inc; Campbell River; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Silviculture Survey Forester to join their dynamic team. This role involves collaborating with forest analysts and planners to support the sustainable management of forest resources, particularly in Indigenous contexts. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and leadership skills, with a commitment to fostering positive relationships and understanding Indigenous ways of knowing. This forward-thinking consultancy offers a supportive work environment and a comprehensive benefits package, making it an exciting opportunity to contribute to meaningful forestry practices in British Columbia.

Benefits

Health & Dental Benefits

Mentorship & Professional Development

Paid Professional Dues

RSP Matching

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in silviculture survey shifts.
• Registered RFT with Forest Professionals BC is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Support forest land management needs for Indigenous and government clients.
• Work closely with a team of forest analysts and planners.

Skills

Communication Skills

Leadership

Technical Writing

Team Collaboration

Understanding of Indigenous Relations

Education

Post-secondary education in Natural Resource Management

Tools

Forestry Geomatics Datasets

Job description

Strategic is one of British Columbia’s largest natural resource consultants. We are a First Nations majority owned company through the Ehattesaht Chinehkint Nation, whose stewardship of the land leads us forward. Strategic offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health & dental, mentorship & professional development, paid professional dues, and RSP matching. What started as a small team of Timber Development Engineers, has grown over the last 20 years into an industry renowned west coast consultancy employing 130+ people in multiple communities. Our mission is to deliver technical expertise to our valued clients, to provide a safe and positive work environment, and to lead by fostering prosperity in our communities.

Responsibilities:

As a Silviculture Survey Forester, you will work with a team of forest analysts, planners, and forest operations specialists to support the forest land management needs of our Indigenous, government, and industry clients.

We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic with a passion for forestry and a keen interest in Indigenous relations, with an understanding of Indigenous ways of knowing and the practice of forestry. You must be a strong communicator while working closely with internal staff, clients, agencies, and other resource professionals. Working individually and in a team environment is essential while learning and leading the shifting forest policy framework.

Qualifications:

• A positive team player with solid communication skills, leadership qualities, and a safety-conscious attitude.
• Post-secondary education with a natural resource management focus.
• Registered RFT with Forest Professionals BC (FPBC) is mandatory. RPF designation ideal.
• Minimum five years of related experience in leading silviculture survey shifts.
• Experience leading and facilitating diverse groups.
• Strong technical writing skills with attention to detail, work accuracy, and quality.
• An understanding of advanced forestry geomatics datasets and forest landscape analysis processes.
• Background and/or experience in coastal silviculture regulations and leading silviculture survey shifts in remote areas on the coast.
• SAS designation is an asset.
• Valid BC driver’s license and safe driving record.